Representing animation artists, writers and technicians since 1952.

Education

What is the American Animation Institute?

The American Animation Institute was founded in 1980 by The Animation Guild, Local 839 IATSE, to further the art of the animated cartoon in the United States through educational and other activities. Cartoon animation in the United States is at a crisis point. The classic animators of the “golden age of animation” have almost all retired, and too many of the greats have passed away. Few attempts have been made to pass the wealth of these artists’ knowledge to a new generation.

Latest Catalogues

Fall 2015 (September 14 – December 15)

Summer 2015 (June 8 – September 12)

To register for AAI classes, review the latest catalogue for the next AAI semester list of classes and the dates and times for phone registration. You can request an AAI catalog by mail by calling (818) 845-7000, Mondays-Fridays 8:30 am-5 pm Pacific time. You can also send an email, or a fax to (818) 843-0300, to request that a catalog be sent by mail. Due to its size we cannot fax the catalogue.